Buffalo MiniStation Plus 500GB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive Blue

MiniStation™ Plus offers high performance USB 3.0 portable storage in a compact and lightweight shock proof chassis. With USB 3.0 support and backward compatibility with USB 2.0, it works with any PC or Mac®, providing interface speeds up to 5Gbps.

MiniStation™ Plus occupies minimal space and it’s USB powered so there are no additional cables to manage and no need for a separate power source; simply plug it into any available USB port on your computer and instantly add capacity or store files to take on the road. With available 256-bit AES hardware encryption, you can easily protect your data from unwanted access by simply assigning a password. Store, back up and transport your content with SuperSpeed plug and play connectivity.

Specifications

Product Description	Buffalo MiniStation Plus 500GB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive Blue
Type	Hard drive - external
Enclosure Colour	Blue
Drive Capacity	500GB
Drive Interface	SATA 3 Gb/s
Standard Compliance	USB 3.0 / USB 2.0
Data Transfer Rates	Max. 5 Gbps (USB 3.0) Max. 480 Mbps (USB 2.0)
Connector Type	Micro-B type
Dimensions (WxHxD)	82 x 118 x 16 mm
Weight	175g
OS Required	Windows® 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista® (32-bit/64-bit), Windows® XP, Mac OS® X 10.4 or later
Manufacturer Warranty	2 year warranty

A Closer Look

Features

Compact and Lightweight: Super slim, lightweight chassis saves space for ultimate portability with a stylish, sophisticated design

USB Powered: Perfect companion for your laptop or netbook - no external power supply needed

Shock Absorbing Chassis: Shock protection elements help protect the hard drive from accidental bumps and drops

SuperSpeed USB 3.0 with TurboPC: Enhance the overall performance of your PC and increase file transfer rates up to 3X over USB 2.0 hard drives

Native USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatible: Support for legacy USB 2.0 and SuperSpeed 3.0

Connect & Go: Preformatted hard drive is ready for immediate use with Windows®

Hardware Disk Encryption: Optional 256-bit AES Full Disk Encryption (FDE) protects your data from unauthorised access

Buffalo Tools: A feature-rich software suite of tools designed to boost PC performance and enhance your digital life

Back Up Your Files: Buffalo’s Backup Utility automatically backs up your Windows PC, protecting your data

Time Machine® Compatibility: Works perfectly with Time Machine to back up your Mac computer

eco Manager: Eco minded power management tool regulates power usage, conserving energy and battery consumption

2-Year Warranty